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Get ready for our biggest event so far, in partnership with Togeda and Sofia Expats! The main focus of this networking event is to bring our two vibrant communities together, sparking new friendships, valuable connections, and great conversations. **Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats) **Please note:** The primary language of communication for this event will be English to accommodate our international guests. **🌟 What to expect?** To make networking as smooth and engaging as possible, the venue will be divided into 6 dedicated interest zones: Travel, Socialising, Business, Tech, Sport, and Arts. You choose your preferred zone, and the games begin! ⏱️ **Event Program & The Rules of the Game** **Game 1: The Icebreakers (30 minutes)** Start by connecting with people who share your specific interest. You will chat 1-on-1 or in small groups (up to 5 people). We will provide specially curated icebreaker questions tailored to your zone to help you kickstart meaningful conversations easily. **Game 2: The Dilemmas** Participants in each zone will gather into larger groups. Together with your like-minded peers, you will discuss and debate engaging dilemmas prepared by our team. **Game 3: Cross-Zone Bingo** Time to mingle! In this dynamic round, you will need to meet people from the other interest zones. Your goal is to discuss specific topics, find individuals with certain traits, or complete fun tasks together to fill out your Bingo card. **🎟️ The Reward:** Everyone who successfully completes their Bingo card will enter a raffle for an exclusive rewards. There will be three winners. **🥂 Networking & Party Time** After the structured games are over, the whole venue turns into a free zone. This is your time to relax and continue the conversations that intrigued you the most. 🎉 At 22:00, the venue will kick off a special party night! It’s the perfect way to elevate the mood, celebrate your new connections, and enjoy the rest of the evening on a high note. We wish you successful partnerships, new friendships, and an unforgettable night! **Location:** [Bar de Rouge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wDJr6JfboskSxznx6?g_st=ic) You need a ticket for this event: **Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats) See you there!

**MEET THE FUTURE OF SOUND IN EASTERN EUROPE AT //S//S ’26** The second edition filled with gear demos, hands-on workshops, and live performances. Expect more makers, more music, and even more ways to connect with the region’s growing community of artists, inventors, and innovators. Tickets available at [https://www.synthsymposium.com/](https://www.synthsymposium.com/) or at the door. Single day ticket €10, two day ticket €15. 50% discount available for students (student ID required). ## Friday June 12 – Opening Party @ Atelieto Bar **(Free entrance)** * 22:00 **LTNC – Live** * 23:00 **Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA) – Live** * 00:00 **YAPACC (Berlin) × DESI (Sofia) × PAKKADEJ (London) – Live** * 01:00 **ArteFactor – Live** * 02:00 **Wrighter – Live** ## Saturday June 13 – Expo Day 1 10:00 – Expo Doors open 12:00 – Start of the program ### Talks & Demo sessions * 12:00 – 13:00 **Creating Audio Plugin in JUCE** **Desislava Ilieva (daudio.dev)** * 13:00 – 14:00 **How to embed an AI Model into your music plugin (C++/JUCE)** **Achillefs Sourlas** * 14:00 – 14:30 **Audiowizz - EVE Audio** * 14:30 – 15:30 **Game Audio** **Sound Ninja** * 15:30 - 16:30 **Modular Synthesis Demo** **Uwe George (Rides In The Storm)** * 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance** * 17:00 – 18:00 **Ableton – Deep Dive** **Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA)** * 18:30 – 22:00 **Live Performance** ### Workshops * 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop** **Boyan Avramov** * 14:30 – 15:30 **Procedural Audio** **Petar Guglev** * 17:00 – 18:30 **Audio Coding** **MusicTechBG** ## Sunday June 14 – Expo Day 2 10:00 – Expo Doors open 12:00 – Start of the program ### Talks & Demo sessions * 12:00 – 13:00 **Sound & Music Creation with Max/MSP** **Vladimir Vlaev** * 13:00 – 14:00 **Circle Of Live: The Architecture of Collaborative Live Improvisation** **Niko Seizov (Grammy nom. Creative Producer)** * 14:00 – 14:30 **Live Performance** * 14:30 – 15:30 **Recording Techniques vs. Audio Editing** **Strezov Sampling (WSA nom.)** * 15:30 – 16:30 **Randomness as a Method in Electronic Music, Sound Design, and Film Scoring** **Emilian Gatsov (Elbi)** * 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance** * 17:00 – 17:30 **Software Giveaway Draw** Win software licenses and prizes from our partners * 17:30 – 18:30 **Past and future of electronic music** **Simo Lazarov** ### Workshops * 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop** **Boyan Avramov** * 14:00 – 18:30 **Design & Build a Simple Effect Module** **Nikolai Dichev (Rides In The Storm)** ## Closing Party 19:00 – 22:00 @ Toplocentrala ## ТЕЖЪК ЛУКС (Shamanez + Superseko)

Get ready for our biggest event so far, in partnership with Togeda and Sofia Expats! The main focus of this networking event is to bring our two vibrant communities together, sparking new friendships, valuable connections, and great conversations. **Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats) **Please note:** The primary language of communication for this event will be English to accommodate our international guests. **🌟 What to expect?** To make networking as smooth and engaging as possible, the venue will be divided into 6 dedicated interest zones: Travel, Socialising, Business, Tech, Sport, and Arts. You choose your preferred zone, and the games begin! ⏱️ **Event Program & The Rules of the Game** **Game 1: The Icebreakers (30 minutes)** Start by connecting with people who share your specific interest. You will chat 1-on-1 or in small groups (up to 5 people). We will provide specially curated icebreaker questions tailored to your zone to help you kickstart meaningful conversations easily. **Game 2: The Dilemmas** Participants in each zone will gather into larger groups. Together with your like-minded peers, you will discuss and debate engaging dilemmas prepared by our team. **Game 3: Cross-Zone Bingo** Time to mingle! In this dynamic round, you will need to meet people from the other interest zones. Your goal is to discuss specific topics, find individuals with certain traits, or complete fun tasks together to fill out your Bingo card. **🎟️ The Reward:** Everyone who successfully completes their Bingo card will enter a raffle for an exclusive rewards. There will be three winners. **🥂 Networking & Party Time** After the structured games are over, the whole venue turns into a free zone. This is your time to relax and continue the conversations that intrigued you the most. 🎉 At 22:00, the venue will kick off a special party night! It’s the perfect way to elevate the mood, celebrate your new connections, and enjoy the rest of the evening on a high note. We wish you successful partnerships, new friendships, and an unforgettable night! **Location:** [Bar de Rouge](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wDJr6JfboskSxznx6?g_st=ic) You need a ticket for this event: **Grab your ticket here**: [https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats](https://go.sofiaexpats.com/togedasofiaexpats) See you there!

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**MEET THE FUTURE OF SOUND IN EASTERN EUROPE AT //S//S ’26** The second edition filled with gear demos, hands-on workshops, and live performances. Expect more makers, more music, and even more ways to connect with the region’s growing community of artists, inventors, and innovators. Tickets available at [https://www.synthsymposium.com/](https://www.synthsymposium.com/) or at the door. Single day ticket €10, two day ticket €15. 50% discount available for students (student ID required). ## Friday June 12 – Opening Party @ Atelieto Bar **(Free entrance)** * 22:00 **LTNC – Live** * 23:00 **Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA) – Live** * 00:00 **YAPACC (Berlin) × DESI (Sofia) × PAKKADEJ (London) – Live** * 01:00 **ArteFactor – Live** * 02:00 **Wrighter – Live** ## Saturday June 13 – Expo Day 1 10:00 – Expo Doors open 12:00 – Start of the program ### Talks & Demo sessions * 12:00 – 13:00 **Creating Audio Plugin in JUCE** **Desislava Ilieva (daudio.dev)** * 13:00 – 14:00 **How to embed an AI Model into your music plugin (C++/JUCE)** **Achillefs Sourlas** * 14:00 – 14:30 **Audiowizz - EVE Audio** * 14:30 – 15:30 **Game Audio** **Sound Ninja** * 15:30 - 16:30 **Modular Synthesis Demo** **Uwe George (Rides In The Storm)** * 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance** * 17:00 – 18:00 **Ableton – Deep Dive** **Preslava Krasteva (aka LVA)** * 18:30 – 22:00 **Live Performance** ### Workshops * 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop** **Boyan Avramov** * 14:30 – 15:30 **Procedural Audio** **Petar Guglev** * 17:00 – 18:30 **Audio Coding** **MusicTechBG** ## Sunday June 14 – Expo Day 2 10:00 – Expo Doors open 12:00 – Start of the program ### Talks & Demo sessions * 12:00 – 13:00 **Sound & Music Creation with Max/MSP** **Vladimir Vlaev** * 13:00 – 14:00 **Circle Of Live: The Architecture of Collaborative Live Improvisation** **Niko Seizov (Grammy nom. Creative Producer)** * 14:00 – 14:30 **Live Performance** * 14:30 – 15:30 **Recording Techniques vs. Audio Editing** **Strezov Sampling (WSA nom.)** * 15:30 – 16:30 **Randomness as a Method in Electronic Music, Sound Design, and Film Scoring** **Emilian Gatsov (Elbi)** * 16:30 – 17:00 **Live Performance** * 17:00 – 17:30 **Software Giveaway Draw** Win software licenses and prizes from our partners * 17:30 – 18:30 **Past and future of electronic music** **Simo Lazarov** ### Workshops * 12:00 – 13:30 **Kids music making workshop** **Boyan Avramov** * 14:00 – 18:30 **Design & Build a Simple Effect Module** **Nikolai Dichev (Rides In The Storm)** ## Closing Party 19:00 – 22:00 @ Toplocentrala ## ТЕЖЪК ЛУКС (Shamanez + Superseko)

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026061814) is required for admission. **Description:** Welcome to the AI meetup in Washington DC. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers. **Agenda:** \* 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, Food/drink and networking \* 6:00pm\~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A \* 8:00pm: Happy Hour at Courthouse Social (cross the street) **Tech Talk: Secure Developer Environments in the Age of AI Agents** **Speaker:** Patrick Brown (Coder) **Abstract:** Federal engineering teams are under pressure to ship faster while meeting some of the most demanding security and compliance requirements in the world. In this talk, Patrick Brown of Coder explores how cloud development environments (CDEs) give agencies a foundation to accelerate software delivery without sacrificing control — and why that foundation matters even more as AI-powered coding agents enter the workflow. He'll cover how CDEs keep source code off endpoints, enforce zero-trust access patterns, and provide the consistent, ephemeral infrastructure that both human developers and AI agents need to operate safely at scale. **Speakers:** Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA) **Sponsors:** We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.

Join the Data Viz DC meetup and the Ballston BID for a hands on workshop to learn how to use AI for Data Visualization and Data Analysis. Bring a laptop and get ready to learn and practice how to use AI to analyze a real local data set and build data visualizations that more effectively communicate information and help accelerate time to understanding. \-\-\-\- * ​**Date and Time**: Monday June 15th, 2026, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. * ​**Location**: The Filling Station, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 ​Ballston BID will provide light refreshments. \-\-\-\- Data Visualization DC is a part of Data Community DC, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing data practitioners in the national capital area. The **Ballston Business Improvement District** is a public–private partnership dedicated to making Ballston a vibrant, innovative, and connected urban center in the heart of Arlington. Funded by a special tax from commercial property owners within our boundaries, we invest in initiatives that enhance the neighborhood’s economic vitality, public spaces, and overall experience for those who work, live, and visit here. ​*Please note: A photographer may be on-site at this event. By attending, you consent for your image to be used for future Ballston BID marketing or promotional purposes.* Location The Filling Station 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 150-160, Arlington, VA 22230, USA

…Transform Our Lives, Work, and World (2024) by Jamie Metzl, 432 pages [Genetics] • Paperback • Hardcover • Kindle • Audiobook • Library: [https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082](https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=615082) Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)** ### Review “In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes readers on a magical journey through the science of the intersecting genetics, biotech, and AI revolutions, deeply explores the implications, and challenges us to think creatively and proactively about what comes next. Very few books are absolute must-reads. This is one.”―Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of The Gene: An Intimate History "During the 25 years I have known Jamie Metzl, he has always been ahead of the curve. There is no one better to help us understand and prepare for the fast-approaching technological revolutions. Superconvergence is brilliant. I can't recommend it more strongly."―Sanjay Gupta MD, bestseller author, neurosurgeon, and Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent (CNN) "Our world is defined by our science and technology—whether we like it or not. The question now is not whether to use these powers, but how best to use them. In Superconvergence, Jamie Metzl takes us on a journey through the new capabilities that are radically transforming ecosystems inside us and around us, challenging each of us to get personally involved with building the future we want."―Beth Shapiro, University of California Santa Cruz evolutionary biologist and author of Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined―and Redefined―Nature "In a fine counter-blast to the pessimism of today, Jamie Metzl lays out just how spectacular the future of humanity and planet can be if we harness innovation responsibly and imaginatively to create what he calls the 'spiral of progress.'"―Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works, and co-author of Viral: The search for the Origin of Covid-19 “A page-turning journey through space and time that shows us how our lives will be changed by imminent technological advances we once only dreamed of.”―David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and author of Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To “The superconvergence of the genetics, biotechnology, and AI revolutions provides spectacular opportunities for building a better world. It also represents an almost limitless investment opportunity. We were excited to collaborate with Jamie Metzl, one of the world's great experts on how these aspirations can best be realized, including in capital markets. Superconvergence is a master class for imagining, investing in, and building a future we'd like to inhabit."―Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer, WisdomTree “A clear examination of a transitional moment in the story of life on Earth…. Metzl capably describes recent developments in genetics and biotech and looks at how AI is providing an analytical engine of unprecedented power…. An important book in which the author sets out a path for the future based on his experience and expertise.”―Kirkus “Erudite, optimistic, and timely.”―Science Magazine "[In Superconvergence] Mr. Metzl has identified an important truth: that the convergence of new technologies is galvanizing us to reimagine how to meet urgent challenges in medicine and the environment. It’s a compelling opportunity—provided we manage to sidestep self-induced catastrophes along the way."―The Wall Street Journal ### About the Author Jamie Metzl is a leading technology and healthcare futurist and the founder and chair of OneShared.World. He is the author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity and four other books and was a member of the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. Jamie previously served in the U.S. National Security Council, State Department, and Senate Foreign Relations Committee and with the United Nations in Cambodia. His work has been featured by most major media organizations around the world, including 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, the Times of London, Le Monde, and Paris Match, and his podcast interviews with Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and others have reached tens of millions of listeners. He lives in New York City. Visit Jamiemetzl.com.

## 1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation ### Understanding Loudoun's Commercial Real Estate Landscape: Opportunities for Small Business Growth **Presented by Vanessa Simon, Real Estate Intelligence Manager, Loudoun Economic Development** **Wednesday\, June 24 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for an engaging and informative conversation with **Vanessa Simon**, Real Estate Intelligence Manager for Loudoun Economic Development, as we explore Loudoun County's evolving commercial real estate landscape and what it means for small businesses looking to grow. *** ## About the Presenter Vanessa Simon serves as the **Real Estate Intelligence Manager** for Loudoun Economic Development, where she tracks land and property data, manages the county's commercial property database, and builds relationships with developers, brokers, and industry stakeholders throughout Loudoun County. Prior to joining Loudoun Economic Development, Vanessa served as the Director of Operations for a regional residential real estate team serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Her experience includes operations management, contracts, compliance, negotiations, and market analysis. Vanessa holds a bachelor's degree in Biology and Business from Virginia Tech and began her professional career in technical sales before transitioning into real estate and economic development. *** ## About the Session Whether you're considering your first commercial location, expanding your business footprint, evaluating market opportunities, or simply trying to better understand the local business landscape, this session will provide valuable insight into one of the most important factors influencing business growth: commercial real estate. Vanessa will share current market trends, development activity, available commercial space, and economic development initiatives that are shaping the future of Loudoun County. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how real estate data and economic development resources can support strategic business decisions. *** ## What You'll Learn * Current commercial real estate trends across Loudoun County * Available space and development opportunities * Site selection considerations for growing businesses * Workforce accessibility and location planning * Economic development initiatives supporting business growth * Market insights that can help inform expansion strategies * Resources available through Loudoun Economic Development *** ## Who Should Attend This session is ideal for: * Small business owners * Entrepreneurs considering a physical location * Businesses planning expansion * Retail, restaurant, and service-based businesses * Commercial property owners and investors * Startup founders evaluating growth opportunities * Community and economic development professionals *** ## Why Attend? * Gain practical market intelligence from a county expert * Better understand Loudoun's commercial development landscape * Learn how location decisions impact business growth * Discover resources available to support your business * Ask questions directly to a leader involved in shaping Loudoun's economic future *** ## About 1 Million Cups 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **June 24** for coffee, connection, and a valuable conversation about how Loudoun County's commercial real estate market can support your business growth and long-term success. We look forward to seeing you there.

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Can Artificial Intelligence ‘See’?”** A look at how humans and artificial intelligence systems interpret the visual world in fundamentally different ways, with Arryn Robbins, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and cognitive scientist who researches visual attention, perception, and category learning. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-can-AI-see) .] Artificial intelligence can now identify faces, categorize objects, describe scenes, and outperform humans on certain visual tasks. But does AI actually “see” the world the way that people do? Or does it arrive at correct answers using representations that differ markedly from human perception? Join Arryn Robbins of the University of Richmond for a fascinating exploration of how humans and AI construct meaning from visual information and a look at comparisons between human perception and AI that reveal just how dynamic and context-dependent our own visual systems really are. Dr. Robbins, who previously has given excellent Profs and Pints talks on flaws and biases in human visual perception, will draw from research in cognitive science, visual perception, and AI vision systems. She’ll explain how human perception is not merely a simple recording of the world, but an active process shaped by expectations, context, goals, and recent experience. You’ll learn how humans form flexible mental representations that allow us to recognize objects across changing environments and conditions, and why those representations continuously adapt as we interact with the world. Many AI systems, by contrast, learn visual categories through statistical patterns in data. They can produce impressive results, but sometimes they also produce strange and unexpected failures, and sometimes they classify images in ways that seem strange to us. Dr. Robbins will discuss what these differences reveal about the nature of perception itself, and why the mismatch between human and AI representations matters for technologies like self-driving cars, medical imaging, facial recognition, and automated surveillance. Important for anyone trying to understand the rapidly growing role of AI in daily life, this talk will explore one of the biggest questions in cognitive science and artificial intelligence: What does it actually mean to “see” and understand the world? (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: “Eye Farm” by Nevit Dilmen (Wikimedia Commons).

**Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.** **It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.** We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below) Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change. The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system. We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes. As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear. We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe. More about our trek/trip. As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season. **Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.** *But I don't have the needed gear?!* You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there. *Does this include food?* All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us! *What is lodging like?* We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters) *I am new at this.* That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us. *How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?* We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. **Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance.** We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor. **Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.** *How much does this cost?* **Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600** Trip Cost includes: \- 9 nights accommodation \- 3 meals everyday on the trek \- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes \- Camping equipment such as tents\, tables\, chairs\. \- Lead Guide\, Assistant Guides\, Porters and Cook *RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.* ***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:*** ***[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/8P9NUAVQM8UEN)*** *Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).* *IF you need an airfare quote,* [Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** To see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPkfkUp6sEZVQ-xse1di_K19d1QVmSb5KOLeIjynRoWGv_XFLXI8wBfT61XxAHavg?key=U2tKajBuOGRiZkxBOUtTUG1GbUVRVmlDaERCeG5n) We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. [Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) The MAIN location where this event is posted: [https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/) (RSVP there for any conversation and comments) This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)for our other events: Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! SOT 200318-10